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Crispin Ndelende Dionice

Assistant Lecturer

College of Agricultural Sciences and Food Technology

Food Science and Technology

Biography

Crispin Ndelende Dionice is a food systems researcher and consultant specializing in food science, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture. He is an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Dar Es Salaam, Department of Food Science and Technology, holding a BSc (2021) and MSc (2025) in Food Science and Technology. His research includes a peer‑reviewed publication on functional beverages from aerial yam–soy blends and spans nutrient profiling, phytochemical properties, food processing, and climate‑smart value addition. Crispin has participated consultancy works on nutrition assessments, household dietary surveys, and WFP-CSAP project evaluations in Tanzania. Formerly has worked as HSEQ officer at AKO Group Limited, he managed food safety, compliances, and ISO 22000/14001/45001 audits. He combines academic and industry expertise to deliver impactful training, research, and advisory services across food and agriculture value chains.

Research Interest

  • Food Processing and Preservation Technologies
  • Food Product Development and Innovation
  • Value Addition to Agro-produce, Including Wastes, Underutilized, and Indigenous Foods
  • Human Nutrition and Applied Nutrition Science

Contacts

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Projects

Nutrition Assessment of Packaged Foods and Marketing Strategies (Dar es salaam, Arusha, Zanzibar).
•Role: Data Collection Team Leader
•Duration: September 2023 – May 2024
•Responsibilities: Data Collection, Entry, Cleaning and Analysis, Nutrition Profiling, Technical writing.
 

Household Nutrition Survey in Iringa and Njombe
•Role: Data Collector and Analyst
•Duration: June 2024
•Responsibilities: Conducted field data collection, dietary assessments, and data entry.
 

WFP CSAP II Project Evaluation in Dodoma
•Role: Data Collector and Analyst
•Duration: November 2024
•Responsibilities: Gathered and analysed data on nutritious crops cultivation and Income generating activities.


WFP CSAP II Project Evaluation in Dodoma
•Role: Data Collector and Analyst
•Duration: November 2025
•Responsibilities: Gathered and analysed data on nutritious crops cultivation and Income generating activities.

Publications

Dionice, C. N., Matabura, V. V., & Rweyemamu, L. M. (2025). Evaluating the Effect of Blending Aerial Yam and Soy Milk on Proximate Composition, Phytochemical and Rheological Properties of Functional Beverages. Applied Food Research, 101126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2025.101126